Facilities

Offsite parking discounted rates available
Pets allowed
Safety deposit box
Soundproof rooms
Non-smoking throughout
Private check-in/check-out
Concierge service
Staff adhere to local safety protocols
Guest rooms disinfected between stays
Cleaning standards that are effective against Coronavirus
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Review Highlights

Pros:
Great location
Attentive service
Cons:
Cleanliness concerns
Room quality issues

Categories

Cleanliness
6.79
The property was relatively clean, but multiple negative mentions about dirty items impacted the score.
Service
8.76
Hosts were attentive and the communication was good.
Location
9.3
Great location, people were very satisfied with the accessibility.
Room Quality
7.25
Mixed reviews; while some found the room lovely, others mentioned poor mattress quality.
Amenities
6.78
Certain amenities were lacking or caused issues, such as insufficient pillows and appliances malfunctioning.
Value for Money
8.24
Generally considered good value for the location despite some downsides.
Food and Beverage
7.29
No significant comments about food; primarily focused on location and room.
Overall Experience
8.76
Overall, guests enjoyed their stays despite some complaints, indicating a generally positive experience.
* This sentiment is summarized by AI based on user reviews.
Updated at: 2025-12-20 08:01

Property Description

Bowles Hotels, a beachfront property in Redcar, offers stunning sea views near Coatham Beach and Redcar Racecourse. Enjoy free WiFi, parking, and allergy-free units. Fully Equipped Kitchenettes, with essential amenities, ensure a comfortable stay. Relax in the spacious seating area or catch up on your favorite shows on the flat-screen TV. Convenient Location just 19 km from Middlesbrough Cathedral and a short drive to Whitby Abbey. Experience a relaxing getaway at Bowles Hotels. Book now to enjoy a memorable stay by the sea!

Important information:

This property does not accommodate bachelor(ette) or similar parties.

Check-in and check-out hours:
Check-out: 10:00 AM
Airport code: MME

Location

Guest Reviews

7.9
Based on 607 reviews
Cleanliness: 6.79
Service: 8.76
Location: 9.3
Room Quality: 7.25
Amenities: 6.78
Value for Money: 8.24
Food and Beverage: 7.29
Overall Experience: 8.76
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Stacey couple gb
1
Avoid at all costs!
Pros:

Location good as near beach

Cons:

We booked this hotel through booking.com for 1 night away, we purposely booked an apartment that stated it had a bathroom with bath and shower, television, internet and an extra large bed.
However on entering the apartment and the bathroom it became very clear there was no bath!
But I could have lived with that, however the TV wouldn't display any channels, I called customer service who explained that there are no local TV channels and all programmes are through apps such as Netflix/I players. Luckily we have these accounts so tried again but the apps wouldn't load, the TV wouldn't connect to the internet so we tried to connect our phones but still wouldn't connect.
Rang the hotel again who said there was an internet outage in the area with no time frame on how long.
I rang the hotel again as after double checking my booking I felt we had not been given the right room and the bed was a small double, they said we were booked into the right room.
I questioned the facilities and they said I would need to take it up with booking.com. I called them and explained, they advised would call me back. We went for something to eat thinking the faults would be sorted when we got back.
These were not sorted!
We just couldn't stay in a small room without the facilities we were expecting ie no TV/internet.

2026-03-28 via Nuitee
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Claire couple gb
8
2026-03-27 via Nuitee
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scotty couple gb
8
Best cleaners in redcar
Pros:

Cleaners very helpful and friendly...room spotless...free carparking ..100% be visiting again

Cons:

Cleaning staff had no idea we were arriving....soon as we let them know,they straight away made us comfortable and assured us room would be spotless(which it was).not being able to contact host at all as they dont check booking messages...

2026-03-23 via Nuitee
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Harvey couple gb
9
Pros:

Clean and quiet and very close to the beach , had everything we needed with secure of street parking

Cons:

Nothing we did not like

2026-03-23 via Nuitee
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Steve couple gb
7
Did the job for 2 nights
Pros:

Clean , warm and quiet. Good location and free parking if not to busy.

Cons:

Room was more for single. 1 chair to sit and no table to have coffee or tea .

2026-03-20 via Nuitee
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jenniffer couple gb
8
Pros:

Easy and accessible

Cons:

No shower gel or body wash

2026-03-20 via Nuitee
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Dr Rukhsana Farooqi solo_traveller gb
6
2026-03-17 via Nuitee
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Trevor couple gb
1
Poor
Pros:

The location was in a great place

Cons:

Lack of bedding. The wifi and tv where off the whole weekend we stayed we were told the problem was with the internet provider whoever when the cleaner arrived a as we checked out she simply reset the WiFi and when we tried to leave the car park us and two other guests were blocked in by another guest car and where delayed by three hours as no one at the hotel new what to do or how to get in touch with guest to move the vehicle very unhappy

2026-03-14 via Nuitee
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James couple gb
2
Very disappointing.
Pros:

Location.

Cons:

No broadband the whole time we were there so unable to do certain work or financial work. Several repairs needed doing. Only one VERY worn and thin pillow each, Told the broadband was only down temporally when actually down the whole visit! Spoke to other people who were staying there and they confirmed that there broadband connection was also down there whole visit. Was told that the repairs were scheduled to be done but we paid for services which should have been done BEFORE our visit, not promised for after!

2026-03-10 via Nuitee
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Mills couple gb
10
2026-03-10 via Nuitee
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Stockton Engineering solo_traveller gb
9
Pros:

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Cons:

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2026-03-09 via Nuitee
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Janine couple gb
10
Pros:

Brilliant apartment, really lovely room, comfortable bed, great location literally opposite the beach and promenade, road at the back full or bars and restaurants will be back later in the year.

Cons:

Stay too short 😢

2026-03-07 via Nuitee
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fiona solo_traveller gb
3
Could be much better
Pros:

Easy access to seafront
Decor is nice in the apartment

Cons:

No internet all weekend. Property claimed the ISP was down but I couldn't see any record of this online. Even if it was, the communication with the property was poor. They kept promising to send someone on site to reboot the system. They didn't come back to me when they should have and avoided my question about a refund. I really needed to do some work whilst i was staying and told them I would need to check into another hotel if it continued. I asked for updates but that was limited. I tried not to combard them with messages but they weren't forthcoming.
Additionally, the curtains are flimsy and there is a street light literally 2 metres form the window. The window lock was broken so didn't close properly meaning I could hear all the noice form outside until 4am and then the seagulls starting at 5.30am. Pillows are very flat. Other reviews have commented on them but they haven't been changed. Don't expect anyone on site if there is a problem. The many codes to access the doors, car park and your room is quite frustrating too.

2026-03-06 via Nuitee
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Darren couple gb
6
Disturbing sleep from local idiot through the night
Pros:

Great location great place

Cons:

Shame you live over road from the local idiot

2026-03-02 via Nuitee
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Loljax solo_traveller gb
8
Great. Would return.
Pros:

Basic but clean. Had everything I needed with close proximity to the shops, the station and the beach. Had just about all I needed. I appreciated the smart tv.

Cons:

Bit cold, even with the heating on. But its February on the coast so cant be helped.
I did not like the toothpaste spit on the walls and mirror in the bathroom. Perhaps tile the area instead of paint so its easy to clean.
As a solo traveller (female)
I didnt feel the door was secure enough with just a chain

2026-02-23 via Nuitee
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Victoria couple gb
10
Good location, parking and lovely view from penthouse
Pros:

Location and view from pent house

Cons:

Road noise

2026-02-14 via Nuitee
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Anthony couple gb
7
Dont stay in the loft on a windy day
Pros:

Location, dog friendly.

Cons:

The loft was freezing and wind kept blowing through, needs sealing correctly. The sea view was poor id of rather booked the rooms below at a cheaper rate

2026-02-12 via Nuitee
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Gail couple gb
4
2026-02-12 via Nuitee
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Liam solo_traveller gb
7
2026-02-11 via Nuitee
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Christopher couple nl
10
Relaxed, Great Location.
Pros:

The cleanliness of the room, the location and ease of booking.

Cons:

Nothing to dislike, a lovely experience allround. We will be booking again.

2026-02-08 via Nuitee